87 m. ago England's 'best beach' that is less than a two hour drive from Greater Manchester

It lands in the top ten list of Best UK Beaches on Tripadvisor

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5 h. ago The 750 schools where free breakfast clubs will open next week

From Tuesday, thousands of parents will have access to 30 minutes of morning childcare as part of a pilot scheme running until July

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5 h. ago Huge schools change this week to save parents £450 is 'something the Tories would never do'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson told the Mirror the Tories' only idea is giving private schools their tax breaks back - on the eve of free breakfast clubs opening at schools across England

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5 h. ago Jamie Vardy: Update on Leicester legend's future issued by Ruud van Nistelrooy

Former England striker Jamie Vardy is now 38 and fast approaching the end of his contract at the King Power Stadium, leaving his long-term future at Leicester City in question

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6 h. ago Reserved and focused Slot can savour Liverpool’s success as title beckons

Premier League crown could be clinched on Sunday but the lack of jeopardy in recent weeks is the fault of othersArne Slot was denied the perfect Feyenoord ending by PSV, when his team finished seven points behind their rivals, albeit having won the Dutch Cup. Eleven months on, he is poised to mark his first season as Liverpool’s head coach by becoming a Premier League champion and could seal the trophy by defeating a PSV and Manchester United legend, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and confirming Leicester’s relegation.Thoughts of spite will not enter Slot’s mind, however. He has been reserved since arriving at Anfield, but fans would revel in completing a merited title triumph at the King Power on Sunday. The added needle is much needed because Liverpool’s superiority has made the title race tedious. Others are to blame for that. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Arne Slot hits back at pundits over Liverpool opinion and aims subtle jibe at Man City

Arne Slot accepts that pundits can have an opinion on whether the standard of the top-flight in England has fallen during a season which has seen his team turn the title race into a procession

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6 h. ago Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools as teachers voice funding fears

Thousands of parents will be able to access half an hour of morning childcare on Tuesday.

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7 h. ago BREAKING: British Airways crew member found dead in hotel room on stop over before London flight

The British Airways crew member was found dead in a hotel room - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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7 h. ago British Airways crew member found dead in hotel room on stop over before London flight

The British Airways crew member was found dead in a hotel room - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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8 h. ago As a kid I hated Easter because nothing happened – now I treasure its stillness and strange beauty | Paul Daley

The seasonal change brings in me a mellowness and a desire to reflect that feels somehow spiritual, albeit in a secular wayFor Christians, Easter is a remarkable time of new life, of resurrection and spiritual renewal. But those of a more secular persuasion can also find themselves beguiled by the restorative zeitgeist of this celebratory time of year.In the northern hemisphere it’s spring, with its green shoots and brighter light. Down here, deep in the southern hemisphere, the transition is of a gentle autumnal splendour – of softer skies and a flourish of bronze in the deciduous treetops. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Holly Aitchison sparkles in latest England rout as fly half decision looms

England 59-7 Scotland: Fly half Aitchison unlocked England’s attacking game in another thrashing of overmatched opposition

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10 h. ago Red Roses rout Scotland to set up Six Nations grand slam decider

It will all come down to the final day of the Six Nations

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10 h. ago Full list: The 750 schools where free breakfast clubs will open next week

From Tuesday, thousands of parents will have access to 30 minutes of morning childcare as part of a pilot scheme running until July

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10 h. ago Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France

England 59-7 ScotlandTwickenham finale will decide destination of titleEngland felled Scotland in a devastating manner to set up a grand slam decider against France in the Women’s Six Nations as they bid for their seventh successive title. The 59-7 victory was the team’s 33rd consecutive win in the tournament.England were heavy favourites heading into the match as Scotland have never beaten the Red Roses in the tournament, with their last win across all competitions against their rivals coming in 1999. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Dave Cormack makes Aberdeen Scottish Cup Final ticket prediction as glory question gets bullish response

The Dons will face St Johnstone or Celtic at the national stadium in the Scottish Cup Final next month

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12 h. ago Premier League club make feelings clear as PGMOL explain 'shocking' red card decision

Crystal Palace star Chris Richards was shown a red card during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bournemouth, leaving fans furious at referee Samuel Barrott's supposed lack of consistency

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12 h. ago Northern Lights could next dazzle in UK skies after rare 'double solar eruption'

The Met Office says 'fast solar winds' could bring the auroral borealis to the UK again next week

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12 h. ago Police in Wales arrest two in connection with golf course murder probe

Suzanne Cherry died after being struck by a van which had been involved in a police pursuit

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12 h. ago Airdrie 0 Morton 1: Diamonds fall to 20th defeat of the season in lacklustre showing

The relegation-threatened Diamonds couldn't find a way past Morton

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13 h. ago Retro paradiso: a lakeside home in Italy is now a nostalgic haven

A 1960s house has been brought back to its former glory, with a contemporary twist It feels as if time has stopped, frozen in the swinging 1960s, as you pass through the pristine gate that opens on to this enchanting lakefront building. The lake in question is the magical and wild Mergozzo, tiny, utterly charming and yet still rarely visited by tourists.The house was built in 1963. Its equally fascinating current owner, Hilary Belle Walker, has American roots – San Francisco is her hometown, but she moved to Italy at the age of 23. Continue reading...

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